City Guide
Budget beach paradise, sunshine, cheap living, and massive expat community. Less culture than Valencia, but perfect for beach lovers on a budget.
At A Glance
- One bedroom rent
- €1,000a month, city centre
- Two bedroom rent
- €1,250a month, city centre
- Climate
- Hot and sunny30° in summer, 12° in winter
- Rainy days
- 30a year
- People
- 330,000Valencian Community
What a month costs
| Household | A tight month | A comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| One person | €1,950 | €2,700 |
| A couple | €2,500 | €3,550 |
| A family of four | €3,650 | €5,150 |
Rent, utilities, food, health cover, transport and phones, after tax. The family figure assumes a two bedroom flat, cover for everyone and a school allowance. All of it is an estimate built from September 2026 asking prices, not a promise.
What people love
- Very cheap
- Beautiful beaches
- Very high sunshine hours and among the lowest rainfall in mainland Spain (AEMET)
- Large expat community
- English widely spoken
- International airport
- Relaxed pace of life
What to go in knowing
- Less culture/nightlife than bigger cities
- Can feel too touristy
- Limited job market
- Gets very hot in summer
- Less 'authentic' Spain
Rents are typical city centre asking prices in September 2026 and move with the market. Everything here is a guide, not a promise.
